# Brilliant vs Hivemind

Brilliant and Hivemind both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Brilliant's written reviews are positive against 30% of Hivemind's. Brilliant also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (32K vs 12). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brilliant sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Hivemind sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Brilliant against 4.7 for Hivemind. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brilliant has 32K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Brilliant's written reviews are positive against 30% of Hivemind's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brilliant | Hivemind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-learn-math-and-coding/id913335252/reviews) | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivemind-study-by-scrolling/id6737344456/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **79.1% of reviews** | 30.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Brilliant.org](https://appshunter.io/developer/913335255) | [Aether Technologies UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805575829) |

## What reviewers say

### Brilliant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-learn-math-and-coding/id913335252)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Grossing · Education, #177 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Master math and computer science through interactive, visual lessons. This app focuses on active problem-solving and personalized practice to build critical thinking and STEM skills. Ideal for students and lifelong learners seeking to deepen their understanding and confidence.

**Highlights:** Interactive problem-solving lessons, Personalized practice sets, Visual explanations of concepts, Expert-crafted STEM courses, Real-time feedback, Builds critical thinking skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brilliant Premium - Personal stats & exclusive problems | $19.99 | per month |
| Brilliant Premium: Fun, challenging problems in math and science by experts | $24.99 | per month |
| Brilliant Premium | $24.99 | per month |
| Brilliant Premium with Tutor | $30.00 | per month |
| Brilliant Premium: Fun, challenging problems in math and science by experts | $74.99 | per year |
| Brilliant Premium: Fun, challenging problems in math and science by experts | $96.99 | per year |
| Brilliant Premium: Fun, challenging problems in math and science by experts | $111.99 | per year |
| Brilliant Premium | $111.99 | per year |
| Brilliant Premium: Fun, challenging problems in math and science by experts | $119.99 | per year |
| Brilliant Premium | $127.99 | per year |
| Brilliant Premium | $127.99 | per year |
| Brilliant Premium: Fun, challenging problems in math and science by experts | $149.99 | per year |
| Brilliant Premium | $149.99 | per year |
| Brilliant Premium | $159.99 | per year |
| Brilliant Premium with Tutor | $167.99 | per year |
| Brilliant Premium with Tutor | $191.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick exercises, fast improvement
- 👍 Engaging and easy learning
- 👍 Effective learning of complex topics
- 👍 Intuitive and challenging but not intimidating
- 👍 Wonderful learning tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited variety of learning methods
- 🔍 Limited course selection
- 🔍 Inconsistent explanations and unclear wording

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saving correctly
- Explanations not loading properly
- Home page not loading
- Difficulty cancelling subscription

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Offline mode
- Spaced repetition practice
- Ability to bookmark/save difficult problems
- More detailed explanations


### Hivemind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivemind-study-by-scrolling/id6737344456)

This AI-powered study app transforms your learning experience by integrating educational content into a familiar social media feed format. It offers personalized feeds, interactive exercises, and unique learning modes to help you master any subject quickly and effectively.

**Highlights:** AI Study Feeds, Podcast to Posts Summaries, PDF & Web Content Import, Blended Topic Feed, Interactive Exercises, Feynman Mode

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter Plan Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan Monthly | $21.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan 3 Months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Plan Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Starter Plan Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Welcome Offer | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan Yearly | $179.99 | per year |
| 100 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly effective for learning
- 👍 Engaging and efficient format
- 🚀 Reduces time spent on social media
- 👍 Diverse topics covered
- 🚀 Improves studying experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall blocks access to app
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes prevent progress
- 🔒 No free trial or demo available
- 🔒 Confusing subscription options
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Progress bar not updating correctly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Onboarding process issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add video format support
- Implement dark mode
- Allow saving of favorite posts/comments
- Improve chat/discussion functionality
- Provide iPad version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brilliant free?

Brilliant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hivemind free?

Hivemind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brilliant or Hivemind?

Brilliant and Hivemind are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 32K and 12 ratings respectively.

### Do Brilliant or Hivemind have ads?

Both Brilliant and Hivemind show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brilliant or Hivemind?

Brilliant ships an update weekly, and Hivemind weekly. Most recently, Brilliant was updated on September 25, 2026 and Hivemind on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*